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Thanks for that, Tom, just what I'm looking for. I'll give him a call this morning. This is a long term problem that I will be very glad to sort out. Gordon, strangely I was getting feedback from my sounder on Friday which is something I've never had before. Added to the list! If I get a fix, I'll let you know. Terry.

Thanks for that, Rob, I look forward to his input! Terry.

Do we have a tame/sponsoring electronics firm that I can contact regarding a VHF radio problem? This would need to be a repair/installing company rather that a supplier. Getting really annoyed with the problem now. I've had my expert in Munich working on it but without the testing gear, it's not easy. Terry.

A price guide might be useful. Terry.

Why do men die first? This is a question that has gone unanswered for centuries, but, now we know. It requires a bit of explanation, first: If you put a woman on a pedestal and try to protect her from the rat race ... you're a male chauvinist. If you stay home and do the housework .... you're a pansy. If you work too hard ... there's never any time for her. If you don't work enough ..... you're a good-for-nothing bum. If she has a boring repetitive job with low pay ... this is exploitation. If you have a boring repetitive job with low pay ..... you should get off your lazy behind and find something better. If you get a promotion ahead of her ... that is favoritism. If she gets a job ahead of you ..... its equal opportunity. If you mention how nice she looks ... its sexual harassment. If you keep quiet ..... its male indifference. If you cry .... you're a wimp. If you don't . you're an insensitive bastard. If you make a decision without consulting her ... you're a chauvinist. If she makes a decision without consulting you, she's a liberated woman. If you ask her to do something she doesn't enjoy . that's domination. If SHE asks you .... it's a favor. If you appreciate the female form and frilly underwear ...... you're a pervert. If you don't . you're gay. If you like a woman to shave her legs and keep in shape ... you're sexist. If you don't ... you're unromantic. If you try to keep yourself in shape . you're vain. If you don't .... you're a slob. If you buy her flowers ... you're after something. If you don't ... you're not thoughtful. If you're proud of your achievements .... you're full of yourself. If you don't .... you're not ambitious. If she has a headache ... she's tired. If you have a headache . you don't love her anymore. If you want it too often ... you're oversexed. If you don't ... there must be someone else. Why do men die first? Because they want to.

Such as? Perhaps we should have a register of members interests and skills that may be relevant to others. Bit like the Masons but without the funny handshake. Terry.

I've noticed another couple of posts on here this morning which comes as a great relief. It's not just me who hasn't gone to Alderney, then? I was beginning to feel left out! Terry.

Bit like buses; none for a while and then 2 at once! Many happy returns Charlie and Dave. I assume Alderney will be your pressie, Charlie. Terry.

Trev, if you or anyone else fancies a mid-channel wrecking trip for pollock on Shogun, two of us are booked for Thursday 22nd May and I understand there are places available. Give me a shout and I'll make arrangements. Terry.

Oh, you young whippersnappers! Your day will come................in 20 - 30 years. You'd better just hope we don't catch all the fish between now and then. Got to go now, I feel an improvement in the weather coming and I've got to get the boat and gear ready. Terry.

Thanks for the bonus trip, Alun; I only phoned Tuesday night for a chat. After a very promising start, it all began to go to worms a bit, especially when the tide changed. Should we have started where we finished up so successfully? Who can tell, but it was a good finish to an unpromising day. Sorry I cocked up the netting of your big squid, I forgot that they go backwards! Terry.

Right, as nobody seems to want to keep me company on Stingray (note to self; must change deodorant) I'll revert to plan A and go for the free lunch. Good luck to those who are going. Terry.

Last year I used a standard pennel rig on a running ledger, short trace to keep the bait on the bottom, 30lb hook trace and size 5/0 hook fished uptide with a wire grip lead. Seemed to work for me; KISS. I also used a similar rig fished downtide (without the griplead) which seemed equally effective if cast well away from the boat because of the shallow water. At one stage we were about 2 miles out in 9ft of water! Terry.

Only slight snag for crew is that they will either have to make their own way to Burnham or get a lift as I'm starting in Oxfordshire. It should be worth the effort though as the met is looking reasonable and, if like last year, there should be enough fish about to keep us happy. Terry.

O/k, I am supposed to be at a family lunch at my brother-in-law's but I can't see us looking shabby in front of our Burnham hosts so, if there's anybody who would like to crew, Stingray will go. Failing that, I will try to get crew locally. Now I must just explain it to Dilys. Terry.

What the chuff are you going fishing for, Trev? Terry.

Large'ish polyform marker buoy (orange), suitable for alderney ring style of anchor retrieval, in perfect condition. Normally about

Looks pretty effective to me, Gordon, and it should improve with the 'lid' on. Terry.

Gordon, I'm pretty sure your braking system is the same as mine. To save me having to dismantle, let me have a shot of the back of your brake plate and I will put on the position of mine. Terry.

Nothing to do with fishing but fits the thread regarding the steering on the wrong way. I used to do some freelance work for a company putting on team building events for companies. One of the 'toys' we had was a Suzuki jeep that we could reverse the steering on. This had to be driven around a course with obstacles and it always amazed me how few people could do it, until I tried, that is. With practice it is fairly easy but without even a warm up lap, incredibly difficult. Terry.

Happy Birthday Chaps. Terry.

Anyone offering a ride, it will be much appreciated. Terry.

The last lot I did recently (28lb of lead used) I used the single burner gas stove I use on the boat. This is the one with a large gas cannister inserted into it and it did the job just fine. I think I paid

Alun, I'm coming down for the meeting Thursday night, I'd be happy to come down earlier for a spot of fishing. Let me know what your thoughts are. Terry.

Tie flys and rigs and dream! Terry.